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Rankings:
103
Eric Sanders, Wabasha-Kellogg
An impressive showing at the Minnesota Christmas Tournament, this young stand out is our pick for the December team.
112
Jafari Vanier, Mpls. Roosevelt
Jafari had an equally impressive tournament. Going 5-0 and beating Monticello's Donnie Depatto in the finals.
119
Peter Zangel, New Ulm
Peter lost in the finals of the Christmas Tournament to Big Lake's Kelly Pederson, however, Zangel a state champion in 1998 and runner-up last year, gets our nod.
125
Matt Shankey, Apple Valley
Named outstanding wrestler of the tournament, and tech-falled his way through it, Matt Shankey is the only choice for the 125 pound spot.
130
Jacob Schlottke, Apple Valley
The second of Apple Valley's three team members. Winning the Christmas tournament at 130, beating Mora's Jeff Ollestad, three time defending Christmas Tournament champ, 12-6 in the finals.
135
Jamell Tidwell, Bloomington Kennedy
An outstanding preformance at the Minnesota Christmas Tournament gives Tidwell the right to be named the 135 pound team member. Beating Chris McAlpine 8-6 in overtime in the semi-finals, and downing Apple Valley's Lucas Christianson in the finals 8-6.
140
Marcus LeVesseur, Mpls. Roosevelt
2x State Champion Marcus LeVesseur sits atop the 140 pound roost, waiting for someone to try to knock him off.
145
Ty Eustice, Blue Earth Area
Although loosing in the finals of the Chrismas Tournament to Mike Verdeja of Simley, Ty recieves our vote at 145 to solidify the middle weights.
152
Mike Verdeja, Simley
Verdeja who upset Blue Earth's Ty Eustice at the Christmas Tournament December 18th gets the top spot at 152.
160
Nate Baker, Jackson County Central
2x State Champion Nate Baker holds the spot at 160 because no one has challenged for the spot.
171
Brad Tupa, Faribult
Although ranked behind Cowdin, this Faribult Athlete is one of the best in the state, and will prove this to be true when he and Cowdin battle in the State tournament.
189
Jordan Holm, Northfield
Holm holds the 189 pound spot with an undefeated record thus far in the season, and coming off a state title last year.
275
Chad Redmann, Apple Valley
Stomped his way through the Christmas Tournament with 5 flawless victories. Making him Apple Valley's third team member, making the upper weights extremely solid.
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